12v Additional Power Socket The primary benefits of using a 12V add-a-circuit fuse tap are a cleaner installation, a dedicated power source, and freeing up your existing factory 12V socket. Cleaner Aesthetics Invisible Wiring: Wires for accessories (like dash cams or navigation systems) can be tucked away behind panels and run directly to the fuse box, rather than dangling across the dashboard to a cigarette lighter socket. Factory Look: You can install a new, permanent socket or wire an accessory directly, making it look like a built-in feature of the vehicle. Enhanced Functionality Frees Existing Port: Using an add-a-circuit means you don't occupy your main 12V socket, leaving it available for other uses like charging a phone or running a portable cooler. Dedicated Power: Each circuit is independent, ensuring the new accessory has its own power line and fuse protection, which can prevent interference with other critical vehicle systems. Improved Safety and Reliability Proper Fusing: The add-a-circuit tap allows you to add a fuse for the new accessory while maintaining the original fuse for the existing circuit it taps into, ensuring correct overcurrent protection. Reliable Connection: A direct connection to the fuse box avoids the potentially loose connections and voltage drops associated with inexpensive, multi-plug adapters that wiggle in the dashboard socket. You will need to purchase or have a earth clamp/end for the black wire and a piggy back fuse which matches the desired fuse point of the vehicle for the red wire. Alternatively you can purchase a pre made kit here> (link for premade kits)
